Olde Hornet
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Did you get mysterious seeds that seem to be mailed from China? Here's what you should do
https://news.yahoo.com/did-mysterious-seeds-seem-mailed-143319188.html
People across the country have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be sent from China. And agriculture officials in 30 states are warning the public not to plant them.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is aware of the reports and is working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, and other state and federal agencies, to investigate the situation, according to a statement.
So what should you do if you receive one of the mysterious package?
The USDA urged the public to contact their state's plant regulatory official or state's animal and plant health inspection service.
"Please hold onto the seeds and packaging, including the mailing label, until someone from your state department of agriculture or APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) contacts you with further instructions," the statement said. "Do not plant seeds from unknown origins."
https://news.yahoo.com/did-mysterious-seeds-seem-mailed-143319188.html
People across the country have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be sent from China. And agriculture officials in 30 states are warning the public not to plant them.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is aware of the reports and is working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, and other state and federal agencies, to investigate the situation, according to a statement.
So what should you do if you receive one of the mysterious package?
The USDA urged the public to contact their state's plant regulatory official or state's animal and plant health inspection service.
"Please hold onto the seeds and packaging, including the mailing label, until someone from your state department of agriculture or APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) contacts you with further instructions," the statement said. "Do not plant seeds from unknown origins."